Egypt: ElBaradei Works to Motivate Diaspora

cTraditionally, Egyptians living abroad have been largely apolitical. “Most Egyptian expats have been more concerned about building economic fortunes and retaining the ability to go back home without fear of government reprisals,” Ashour writes. Through a series conferences in the U.S. and Europe, ElBaradei and his National Assembly for Change have “convinced many Egyptian expatriates that the welfare of the country and the interests of the regime are two very different matters.”